Women’s overcoming suppression
Description
Heading (Single Spaced) Page # and last name Title of your Paper I. Introduction: The Hook: First sentence relates to thesis. (Do not use a question) Mention each article, short story, or book you will be using. (a sentence or two if you choose) Use a definition if you are writing about: Say which dictionary you got it from Suppression, Discrimination, Social Norm, Masculinity, Marginalized. Or use synonyms that you will support that idea you are discussing. You may use a short quote that supports your thesis. (Transitional words) THESIS: II. OPTIONAL Basic information for understanding the context of your thesis: (Examples) You may use a narrative (for example, you will find articles on NYTimes or CNN.com to give your reader a better understanding of your topic by giving details about a story/account that relates to your thesis. Analysis /Argument – Core of the essay III. Mention the text you are using and the idea you are discussing In Second Class Citizen, Adah … Quotes … Interpretation / analysis of quotes IV. Transitional word, Mention the text and the idea you are discussing. In Things Fall Apart by Achebe Chinua, mothers had to throw away their twin babies . . . Quotes/paraphrase … Interpretation / analysis of quotes Is there any research about this idea that you are discussing (Incorporate Research Material) Are you using a graph / statistics to prove the focus of your paragraph? V. A Research by D. Smith confirms that Colonization has . . . (this should support your thesis) In this paragraph you will use the research information you found about your topic. VI. A 1998 study focused on how Colonization … Quotes/paraphrase … Interpretation / analysis of quotes Concluding sentence must support topic sentence COUNTER ARGUMENT or SOLUTION to the problem: VII. Some people may argue that On the other hand, during the 1900’s Contrarily, during the 1900’s African Americans went through many obstacles, but they did not overcome them. As a result, many of them had tragic endings. One example of an African woman who went through many struggles is Rena. She was hurt by her lover who called off their engagement. The frustration and disappointment that Rena went through was not her fault; it was because of Tryon’s prejudice against race. During the Reconstruction Period, colored marriages were looked down upon and not accepted by society. Due to this fact, at the end of the novel, Rena ended up dying, symbolizing that Rena could not triumph over her struggles and the system. However, two other African American men Booker T. Washington and Mr. Ryder faced many hurdles in their pursuit of getting an education and career, but they were able to overcome their many struggles and reach their goals. Also, Mrs. Ryder faced the hardship of being separated from her husband for twenty five years. Nonetheless, through her determination and faith in her husband, she finally found him, proving that African Americans may go through many hardships and pain, but they can triumph over their circumstances, and attain their goals and dreams. VIII. Conclusion Remember this paragraph should leave a lasting impression on your reader. Restate your thesis in different words. Summarize your main points in the essay. End with some final insights into your research If it’s a problem that still exists, will people try to fix it/ advocate for a change? (You may connect this to your essay. Primary sources: Secondary citizen class Trading stories The domestic maid (Use for counterclaim) Secundary sources : Gender segregation, effacement, and suppression: trends in the status of women in Israel Let’s Talk about the Suppression of Women’s Speech (https://thehumanist.com/commentary/lets-talk-about-the-suppression-of-womens-speech)
